Comparing Kenya with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Kenya and South Africa

Is Kenya warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Kenya is hotter than South Africa . Kenya has an average temperature of 23°C/73°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Kenya's hottest month is March, with an average maximum temperature of 32°C/90°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Kenya colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Kenya is not colder than South Africa . Kenya has an average minimum temperature of 18°C/64°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Kenya's coldest month is July, with an average minimum temperature of 16°C/61°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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Does Kenya have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Kenya has less rain than South Africa. Kenya has an average annual rainfall of 284mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Kenya's wettest month is May, with an average monthly rainfall of 43mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Kenya and South Africa

How far is Kenya from South Africa?

The midpoint of Kenya is approximately 2,328 miles (3,746km) north east of South Africa.

Is Kenya further west than South Africa?

No, Kenya is not further west than South Africa.

Is Kenya further east than South Africa?

Yes, Kenya is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Kenya is further east by approximately 999 miles (1,608km).

Is Kenya further north than South Africa?

Yes, Kenya is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Kenya is further north by approximately 2,110 miles (3,395km).

Is Kenya further south than South Africa?

No, Kenya is not further south than South Africa.

Is Kenya bigger than South Africa?

No, Kenya is smaller than South Africa. Kenya has an area of 569,140 km2 (1,474,073 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Kenya is 645,330 km2 (1,671,405 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Kenya 2 times smaller than South Africa.

Is Kenya smaller than South Africa?

Yes, Kenya is smaller than South Africa. Kenya has an area of 569,140 km2 (1,474,073 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Kenya is 645,330 km2 (1,671,405 miles2) smaller than South Africa.
That makes Kenya 2 times smaller than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Kenya?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 2,328 miles (3,746km) south west of Kenya.

Is South Africa further west than Kenya?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Kenya. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 999 miles (1,608km).

Is South Africa further east than Kenya?

No, South Africa is not further east than Kenya.

Is South Africa further north than Kenya?

No, South Africa is not further north than Kenya.

Is South Africa further south than Kenya?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Kenya. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 2,110 miles (3,395km).

Is South Africa bigger than Kenya?

Yes, South Africa is bigger than Kenya. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Kenya has an area of 569,140 km2 (1,474,073 miles2) which means that South Africa is 645,330 km2 (1,671,405 miles2) bigger than Kenya.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Kenya.

Is South Africa smaller than Kenya?

No, South Africa is not smaller than Kenya. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Kenya has an area of 569,140 km2 (1,474,073 miles2) which means that South Africa is 645,330 km2 (1,671,405 miles2) bigger than Kenya.
That makes South Africa 2 times bigger than Kenya.

Compare population information for Kenya and South Africa

Is Kenya more populated than South Africa?

No, Kenya is not more populated than South Africa. Kenya has a population of 55,864,655 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Kenya has 1,652,010 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Kenya 1 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Kenya less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Kenya is less populated than South Africa. Kenya has a population of 55,864,655 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Kenya has 1,652,010 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Kenya 1 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Kenya?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Kenya. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Kenya has a population of 55,864,655 which means that South Africa has 1,652,010 more people than Kenya.
That makes South Africa 1 times more populated than Kenya.

Is South Africa less populated than Kenya?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Kenya. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Kenya has a population of 55,864,655 which means that South Africa has 1,652,010 more people than Kenya.
That makes South Africa 1 times more populated than Kenya.

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